The Ekman Spiral Is Caused By

question 7

Multiple Choice

The Ekman spiral is caused by:

• A)density differences in the water column.
• B)the wind and gravity.
• C)the wind and the Coriolis effect.
• D)the pycnocline.
• E)pressure gradients.

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